Island gray fox

Urocyon littoralis (Baird, 1858)

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Channel Island foxes are mostly nocturnal, with a range of up to one square mile. They mark their territories by urine and feces left on conspicuous land features and climb trees well.

Native Americans used Channel island fox fur for arrow-quivers, capes, blankets, and headdresses for ceremonial dances. They were also kept as pets. Native Americans used the island fox in their religious and ceremonial practices where they served as totems, dream-helpers, and legendary characters.